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BluRidgDav · December 7, 2012, 01:20 AM

Thanx Guys,

Funny how nearly everyone mentioned that the Daniel Defense gun was more expensive, but worth it.

Actually, the DD is listed at $20 cheaper (without sights) than the S&W gun (with sights). If I wanted to add sights to the DD, it's only $100 more than the S&W. But, that's relatively not a lot more, when we're talking about $1569-1669 for either carbine. (all numbers are MSRP)

It might be that since S&W offers a bunch of other economy versions of the M&P 15 at a lot less, that it seems like all S&W's would be more affordable than a comparable DD. But, the TS and the VTAC's are both pretty spendy!

Makes my decision easier though. If everyone recommends the DD, even if it were more expensive, then at approximately the same cost, it's a no brainer.

Thanx again, Dave.

December 7, 2012, 01:20 AM	#7
BluRidgDav Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 314	Thanx Guys, Funny how nearly everyone mentioned that the Daniel Defense gun was more expensive, but worth it. Actually, the DD is listed at $20 cheaper (without sights) than the S&W gun (with sights). If I wanted to add sights to the DD, it's only $100 more than the S&W. But, that's relatively not a lot more, when we're talking about $1569-1669 for either carbine. (all numbers are MSRP) It might be that since S&W offers a bunch of other economy versions of the M&P 15 at a lot less, that it seems like all S&W's would be more affordable than a comparable DD. But, the TS and the VTAC's are both pretty spendy! Makes my decision easier though. If everyone recommends the DD, even if it were more expensive, then at approximately the same cost, it's a no brainer. Thanx again, Dave. __________________ Watch your top-knot.